My experience was that the M18 is one of the most solid and reliable value for money rifles around. Excellent trigger, works flawlessly, V block bedding. Good solid stock. My 6.5prc was very accurate...
Liked On: 13-07-2023, 10:42 PM
If it helps IMR4831 is a close match for N560. There is some data here for 160g bullets that will give you a starting point: https://shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/280-remington/
Liked On: 13-07-2023, 10:37 PM
N560 would be a good starting point as would N165. I've been using N165 with good success in a 280AI for years. Other powders (N560) may bring slightly higher velocities but I'm getting 2900 fps with...
Liked On: 13-07-2023, 10:01 PM
Couldn't agree more. I see it all the time on reloading pages on face book, someone asking about loads for "x" rifle in "x" caliber, the amount of replies that are well over book max is ridiculous. I...
Liked On: 12-07-2023, 09:33 PM
Someone asked a question about this so I looked back at some old pics. I hunted the Ruahines a lot over the winters during the meat hunting era. By myself and with a mate. 45-50 odd years ago. ...
Liked On: 11-07-2023, 08:03 AM
I too shoot the 162gr eld-m's in my 708, 18" long barrel with gunworks spartan suppressor, Average mv 2640fps. These projectiles at this speed is perfect for all big game from close to long range....
Liked On: 10-07-2023, 09:31 PM
228278tightend it up well thanks guys
Liked On: 06-07-2023, 02:39 PM
thats WHY I have no time for a chronograph LOL
Liked On: 05-07-2023, 09:42 PM
If it helps my mate runs them in his Sako finnlight at the same velocity they are brilliant I have seen him sack reds at sub 100 yards out to over 600yards
Liked On: 04-07-2023, 09:59 PM
Mine is the Stainless Laminate. 1 in 8" twist. 228090
Liked On: 03-07-2023, 08:47 PM
Yeah I've got a tray flick me your address I won't be in town for a while but will get them away next time I am. Sent from my SM-S916B using Tapatalk
Liked On: 02-07-2023, 08:36 PM
He Used the superior weapon instead, would've missed otherwise haha
Liked On: 30-06-2023, 09:20 PM
Just out of interest, today I worked on a factory 243 tikka with 1 in 8” twist. A first for me 227726
Liked On: 29-06-2023, 04:30 PM
Weighted the brass on the A&D All cases are between 14.643grms and 14.797grms. Can’t find a correlation between weight and “pressure signs”. I can’t be bothered checking volume I will just use the...
Liked On: 29-06-2023, 10:16 AM
I'm running 55.5gr 2209 behind a 162. Hard bolt lifts start around 56gr for my rifle. If you overlay the 7mm SAUM and 7-6.5PRC cases they are almost identical. I'm sure there are small...
Liked On: 28-06-2023, 11:13 AM